Approved Supervisor Designation Developments

 The following reviews the requirements, expectations and application tracks for earning and maintaining the AS designation.

How do the membership changes affect the Approved Supervisor designation?

Individuals must still obtain and maintain the Clinical Fellow designation to become and remain an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. To ensure that you continue to meet Clinical Fellow designation standards, you must update your designation by submitting proof of 20 hours of continuing education which includes 3 hours of professional ethics and 1 hour devoted to cultural competence, every 2 years. You must also keep your designation current by paying the designation fee annually. 

What are the various application tracks for the Approved Supervisor designation?

There are now 3 different tracks under which members can apply for the AAMFT Approved Supervisor Designation:

• Regular Track
  • Must hold Clinical Fellow Designation
  • Candidates must complete a minimum of 18 months of supervision experience
  • Must complete a minimum of 180 hours of supervision with 36 hours of mentoring
  • Must complete the AAMFT 30 hour fundamentals of supervision course               

• COAMFTE Doctoral Track

Professional Members who graduate from a COAMFTE doctoral program whose supervision fundamentals course has been reviewed and pre-approved by AAMFT and after completion of all designation requirements may apply for the designation under this track.

• Applicants under this track must complete a minimum of 18 months of supervision training experience
• They must complete a minimum of 180 hours of supervision with 36 hours of mentoring
• Must transfer to Clinical Fellow designation by the time of their first 5-year term renewal

Alternate Pathway to Achieving the AAMFT Approved Supervisor Designation- Credit Experience Track

Are there any changes to the renewal process for the Approved Supervisor designation?

There are no changes to the renewal requirements brought about by the Bylaws change. To maintain the Approved Supervisor designation:

• They must hold the Clinical Fellow designation
• They must complete the AAMFT 6-hour supervision refresher course within the 2 years of their designation renewal
• Designation renewal application must be submitted within 1 year of their designation renewal date

Whom should I contact if I have further questions regarding the Approved Supervisor designation?

We encourage you to schedule a Consultation. Current AAMFT Approved Supervisors or AAMFT members who are currently in training for the AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation, or who are planning to become an AAMFT Approved Supervisor in the future, can consult with AAMFT’s Approved Supervisor Designation Manager regarding any questions you may have about the AAMFT Approved Supervisor standards, pre-requisites and requirements for the designation, maintaining and renewing the designation, clarification on the Approved Supervisor handbook, etc. 

Consultations are in 15 minute increments. Schedule a phone consultation at this link . 

Will there be any changes to the Approved Supervisor Course offerings?

Due to a high demand in courses, we are currently working diligently to offer more courses for the July-September quarter.

Is there a waitlist for the Approved Supervisor Courses that are sold out?

Rather than create a waitlist to fill openings in the event of a cancellation, we will post open spots on the website. Please keep checking the Approved Supervision Resources page for updates. We will be announcing the October - December course schedule on September 7th at 1:00pm, Eastern Time.

Other questions?

Please contact Member Services at central@aamft.org  or call 703-838-9808. Our office hours are from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Eastern, Monday-Friday.

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